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Good variety of selection on menu: salads, deli sandwiches and wraps, local plate lunches, other entrees, a keiki menu, desserts and "chef's pick". Service was prompt and friendly. The portions are huge in the local plate lunches: with one large scoop of rice, great tasting macaroni salad...read more

Located in Ward Center.
Granted the menu selection has eye appeal, but lacks in the delivery.
Ordered the beef stew. I'm sure a can of Dinty Moore stew might out cut their stew.
Had a few pieces of fat chunk, which should have been removed.
Can't say much for the others items.
Try another spot.

Good variety of selection on menu: salads, deli sandwiches and wraps, local plate lunches, other entrees, a keiki menu, desserts and "chef's pick". Service was prompt and friendly. The portions are huge in the local plate lunches: with one large scoop of rice, great tasting macaroni salad (choice of salad) and stew and chicken. The stew was slightly salty, but...
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Kaka'ako Kitchen was the perfect solution — we needed a place with fairly fast service to grab lunch between sightseeing. There were eight people in our group including two teenagers, and everyone found something tasty.
I had the Shoyu chicken, which was cooked in spices until it fell off the bone. Rice and macaroni salad rounded out the meal. Seating...
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Sometimes when everyone you're with can't decide on a place to get food, just start wandering. We ended up in here.
The restaurant is smaller than I imagined it to be, then again Famous Footwear is just behind of them. Since I wasn't familiar with their menu items, I just decided to order their beef stew (had a craving and...
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Located in the Ward's Warehouse Mall this restaurant is an extension of Russell Siu's On the Rise restaurant. Instead of the more haute cuisine of the On the Rise, the Kitchen's food is not as fancy and plated like a traditional plate lunch (I.e. Scoops of rice, ubiquitousness macaroni salad, etc.). The food though is a cut above the normal...
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Some creative and tasty local options at this semi-local joint, with indoor and outdoor seating. I was here years ago and had fond memories, but the food did not seem as delicious this time around. Still, it's a nice plate-lunch option close by shopping, fairly affordable, and generally clean and friendly.

I've eaten here, whenever I'm on Oahu, for eight or nine years, since soon after it first opened. When I first visited, it truly was a "gourmet plate lunch" place, fresh and delicious.
Sadly, as other posts have pointed out, the quality has gone downhill. It's still OK, and a good, affordable option, but it's hardly gourmet anymore.
Tips: Avoid...
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chicken breast strips, japanese eggplant, sun dried tomato, shiitake mushrooms, sautéed in KK's special chili hoisin cream sauce served with a slice of garlic bread; can be served without chicken for a vegetarian option

your choice of a hamburger steak OR kalua pork served over steamed rice, topped with caramelized onion gravy and 2 eggs any style

KK's Signature Sandwiches

all sandwiches served with your choice of mac salad, 'nalo farm fresh greens, or curly fries

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Fresh Ahi Sandwich**

6 oz of fresh ahi steak seasoned with shichimi & house made teri sauce stacked on a taro bun with tobiko aioli, lettuce, tomato & fried onion ... this sandwich received an 'on the road' badge from the food network magazine 2012 50 best sandwiches of 50 states

same as the Ruben without the sauerkraut and served on a taro hoagie with lettuce and tomato

$10.95

Tempura Mahi Sandwich

this KK classic is an island favorite, a filet of mahi is deep fried in tempura batter to create a light crunchy crust for guests to enjoy served with a side of coleslaw to enjoy in your sandwich or on the side

$14.95

ABC Sandwich

Avocado, Bacon, & Crabmeat, served on a toasted ciabatta bread with lettuce and tomato

$12.95

Portobello Mushroom Sandwich or Wrap

a portobello mushroom cap marinated and grilled to perfection, served on a taro bun or tomato wrap topped with avocado, bleu cheese, roasted red pepper aioli and fried onions; can be served without the bun for a gluten free options

$10.95

Justin's Local Boy Kimchee Burger

local grass fed beef and HIGH MAX kimchee are combined to create this ono burger, topped with kk's teri glaze, soy ginger aioli & fried onion atop a taro bun this may be your next favorite burger

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